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21/08/2025

The local newspaper describes the Bröckemännchen Prize as an award for Hartnäckigkeit. What exactly is 'Hartnäckigkeit? It's a mixture of tenacity, stubbornness and obstinacy. I've known Ernst-Ludwig Hartz now for around 15 years, and all descriptions fit the man perfectly, and in the best possible sense. Bonn's premier concert promoter and, along with Martin Nötzel, responsible for putting Bonn on the map for major music stars at both Museumsplatz and now Kunstrasen .BAP frontman Wolfgang Niedecken was on hand to present a laudatio before the award in the Kunstrasen VIP lounge presented by Bonner Media-Club chairman Andreas Archut....

The local newspaper decsribes the Bröckemännchen Prize as an award for Hartnäckigkeit. What exactly is ‘Hartnäckigkeit? It’s a mixture of tenacity, stubbornness and obstinacy. I’v…

18/08/2025

How Bonn came to be a 'Home Concert' forCologne's most celebrated rockband may always remain a mystery. As the locals from Chlodwigplatz night say - "Et es wie et es". I mean, the locals speak another language! Judging by the number of cars with K registration plates around the Kunstrasen though, BAP have brought a sizeable chunk of 'Kölle' with them this evening....

https://3songsbonn.com/2025/08/18/time-travelling-with-bap-at-kunstrasen/

17/08/2025

The Stadtgarten Season at Alter zoll is well underway now and, if the number of picknickers assembled on the lawn is a measure, must be in line for being the most popular Season yet. It was certainly a brainwave to move the stage parallel to the grass making an extra 'stand' at the back. The picknickers had an interesting evening too - Lemonsun, Soelna and Crimson Bloom were a disparate group of musicial styles for sure....

The Stadtgarten Season at Alter zoll is well underway now and, if the number of picknickers assembled on the lawn is a measure, must be in line for being the most popular Season yet. It was certain…

11/08/2025

Saturday was Metal Night at Stadtgarten. Did the genre matter to all those people with picnic blankets and (what seems to be a new, increasing trend) folding chairs? Friday and Saturday nights are free music nights, until the end of August. What kind of music? The best kind for many - free music! Walking gradually from the grass embankment towards the stage though there was a likewise gradual shift from blankets and wine to band t-shirts and beer....

https://3songsbonn.com/2025/08/11/dreams-and-gun-barrels-at-stadtgarten/

08/08/2025

Alternative Rockers Smashing Pumpkins were recent visitors to the Kunstrasen and the Chicago trio, fleshed out with additional musicians, made sure it was a loud and proud evening to remember for the 3,500 progressive rock fans in the audience....

Alternative Rockers Smashing Pumpkins were recent visitors to the Kunstrasen and the Chicago trio, fleshed out with additional musicians, made sure it was a loud and proud evening to remember for t…

06/08/2025

It might have looked like Bad Godesberg Kurpark, but musically at least we were far away from an overcast Bonn in August. Astatine's magical, musical carpetride took us from Unter der Zeder through the Rumanian Carpathians and on to Paris and Andalusia. Also on board for the journey were guitar virtuosos Daniel de Alcalá (flamenco) with Christiano Gitano (gypsy swing), and…...

It might have looked like Bad Godesberg Kurpark, but musically at least we were far away from an overcast Bonn in August. Astatine’s magical, musical carpetride took us from Unter der Zeder t…

04/08/2025

This week 2/3 August was the first of five weekends of free live music in the Stadtgarten am Alten Zoll in Bonn. Tthe popular Stadtgarten concert season will be inviting visitors to discover and enjoy music from August 1 to 30, 2025. Bonn's Cultural Office is presenting a varied and diverse music program - ideal for anyone spending Summer in the city....

This week 2/3 August was the first of five weekends of free live music in the Stadtgarten am Alten Zoll in Bonn. Tthe popular Stadtgarten concert season will be inviting visitors to discover and en…

28/07/2025

The Dead South started out as a grunge band before picking up banjos and mandolins to become instead what they themselves term a “Rocking, stomping bluegrass band”. But is there a market in Bonn for bluegrass? rocking, stomping or otherwise? 2,500 people were present by 8 pm when the band went onstage at Bonn Kunstrasen, so the answer is maybe 'jein' (yes/no)....

The Dead South started out as a grunge band before picking up banjos and mandolins to become instead what they themselves term a “Rocking, stomping bluegrass band”. But is there a market in Bonn fo…

21/07/2025

Comming up at Dottendorfer Jazznacht

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18/07/2025

Having written the liner notes for their new CD saying how enjoyable the disc is, how could I not go to hear Brazilian Winds live? I’m pleased to report that the music was as smooth and relaxing on stage as it is on the disc. With the added elements not on disc of twin flutes and the mercurial bass guitar of Christian Kussmann, this was an ideal way to wind down after a busy Monday. ...

Having written the liner notes for their new CD saying how enjoyable the disc is, how could I not go to hear the Band live? I’m pleased to report that the music was as smooth and relaxing on stage…

16/07/2025

Here we are again in the sunshine at Bundeskunsthalle , this time with Marcus Schinkel and Daria Assmus for musical company. It's always been hard not to think of the Sommergarten concerts here as the epitome of Summer in Bonn. Music, sunshine, a cool drink all with a wonderful view of blue skies and puffy white clouds. So why is the Season now so short?...

Here we are again in the sunshine at Bundeskunsthalle , this time with Marcus Schinkel and Daria Assmus for musical company. It’s always been hard not to think of the Sommergarten concerts he…

14/07/2025

"All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song" - Louis Armstrong No it's not an error. This picture really was taken at this year's Kunstrasen FolkPicknick. As the man's tatoo suggests, the band (and in fact the man) is named Rauhbein, and at month's end they are on the bill at the Wacken Heavy Metal Festival....
https://3songsbonn.com/2025/07/14/folk-picknick-2025-strange-folk/